South Africa Private Credit by All Financial Institutions (% of GDP) (2020)
South Africa's Private Credit by All Financial Institutions (% of GDP): 112 % of GDP in 2020, -6.2pp YoY. World Bank (GFDD.DI.14), 1990–2020.
South Africa (2020)
112
% of GDP
-6.2pp YoY
YoY Change
-6.2pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
35
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 112 | -6.2pp |
| 2019 | 118.2 | -0.4pp |
| 2018 | 118.6 | -8.6pp |
| 2017 | 127.2 | +2.6pp |
| 2016 | 124.6 | -2.9pp |
| 2015 | 127.5 | -1.7pp |
| 2014 | 129.2 | +1.8pp |
| 2013 | 127.4 | +1.9pp |
| 2012 | 125.5 | +6.3pp |
| 2011 | 119.2 | -5.3pp |
| 2010 | 124.6 | +3.5pp |
| 2009 | 121.1 | -4.9pp |
| 2008 | 126 | -16.5pp |
| 2007 | 142.4 | +3.4pp |
| 2006 | 139 | +16.7pp |
| 2005 | 122.3 | +9.5pp |
| 2004 | 112.8 | +10.1pp |
| 2003 | 102.8 | +5.5pp |
| 2002 | 97.3 | -23.8pp |
| 2001 | 121.1 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 112.0 % of GDP in 2020. The most recent year-on-year change was -6.2pp. The historical series (1990–2020) shows a peak of 142.4 in 2007 and a trough of 64.9 in 1986.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks south africa private credit by all financial institutions (% of gdp) in South Africa, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2020 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2020. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 142.4 % of GDP in 2007 and reached its lowest recorded value of 64.9 in 1986. The latest reading of 112.0 in 2020 represents a year-on-year change of -6.2pp.